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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 197.53 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 197.53 and 45.09 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 197.53 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/197.53 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 197.53 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 8,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.32/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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